Warehouse Operative (Goods Out)

Lidl Northern Ireland Limited; Nutts Corner; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK supermarket chain is seeking Warehouse Operatives in Crumlin, Northern Ireland. The roles offer shifts ranging from morning to night, focusing on ensuring the distribution center operates efficiently. Key responsibilities include checking incoming returns, maintaining safety standards, and waste management. Candidates should be a team player, comfortable with moving equipment, and thrive in fast-paced environments. This position offers a transparent pay structure starting at £12.40 per hour with benefits including holiday, pension, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

29 days holidays per annum (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)

Company pension

On-site gym

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Length of Service Awards

Family & friends referral bonus

Qualifications

• Preferable experience within a warehouse environment.
• A flexible can-do attitude is required.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Checking incoming returns from stores.
• Keeping the distribution center clear of hazards.
• Sorting and processing recyclables and auxiliary materials.

Skills

Comfortable with operating moving equipment

Flexibility

Team player

Ability to maintain health and safety standards

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.

Are you a warehouse operative looking for a challenge, high energy and love learning every day?

We are looking for Warehouse Operatives who are ambitious and match our values (performance, trust, respect, grounded and belonging).

Shifts available: 07.00-16.00, 09.00-18.00, 21.00-07.00, 22.00-08.00
Weekend shifts are also available — come chat with us to explore your options!

What you’ll do

• Checking of incoming returns from the stores
• Two different shifts available: Day shift 6am-3pm & Night Shift 6pm-3am
• Keep our distribution centre clear and ensure any potential hazards are dealt with quickly and efficiently
• Emptying waste disposal sites throughout the warehouse
• Sorting and processing recyclables and auxiliary materials
• Always maintain health and safety standards

What you’ll need

• Comfortable with operating moving equipment
• A flexible can‑do attitude
• Preferably, experience within a warehouse environment
• A good team player
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment

What you’ll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• £12.40 per hour rising to £14.10 per hour after 3 years
• Additional supplements paid depending on the days & hours worked*
• 29 days holidays per annum (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension
• Genuine opportunities for career development
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on‑going development
• On‑site gym (save £25 a month or £300 a year!)
• Save up to 30% on mobile and Broadband Discounts with Vodafone
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Circle K Fuel card – get 2p (NI) per litre off and save 30% on car wash
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance (death in service) – once you complete the qualifying period in your contract you are automatically insured under the Lidl group scheme
• Length of Service Awards
• Volunteer day
• Menopause support
• Opportunity for sabbatical
• Maternity & Paternity leave top‑up
• Marriage Leave, Domestic Abuse Leave, Fertility Leave, Pregnancy Loss Leave/Early Miscarriage Leave, Compassionate Leave & Dependant’s Leave
• Family & friends referral bonus

Starting Rate

• Basic Rate £12.40
• £15.50 (Unsocial Hours)
• £18.60 (Overtime/Sundays)

After 1 Year

• Basic Rate £12.80
• £16.00 (Unsocial Hours)
• £19.20 (Overtime/Sundays)

After 2 Years

• Basic Rate £13.40
• £16.75 (Unsocial Hours)
• £20.10 (Overtime/Sundays)

After 3 Years

• Basic Rate £14.10
• £17.63 (Unsocial Hours)
• £21.15 (Overtime/Sundays)

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.